Spalding University
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Best Online Education Programs in Shelbyville, KY (2026)
Shelbyville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $49,326 to $56,068 per year for indexed programs. Shelbyville has a population of about 17,436. Median household income is $73,733 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $138,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Shelbyville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Shelbyville. Distances are calculated from Shelbyville city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Shelbyville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Kentucky
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Eastern Kentucky University
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Thomas More University
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Berea College
Published tuition$49,326 - $56,068
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky education page.
Education Wages Near Shelbyville
Shelbyville is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $74,040 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $79,527 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,610 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $66,176 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,610 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $66,176 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,360 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $65,908 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $115,400 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $123,953 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $138,670 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $148,947 |
| Tutor | $34,260 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,799 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $72,910 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $78,314 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Shelbyville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,436 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,733 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Shelby County | 127 workers, 23 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Shelbyville-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Jeffersontown, KY – 18.4 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Frankfort, KY – 19.9 mi away (39,034 pop)
- Louisville, KY – 22.9 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 27.2 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Bardstown, KY – 29.5 mi away (21,143 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Shelbyville, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Shelbyville. The closest is Spalding University in Louisville, KY (28.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Berea College (67.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Shelbyville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Shelbyville are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($138,670), Education Administrator, K-12 ($115,400), Secondary School Teacher ($74,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Jeffersontown instead of Shelbyville?
Jeffersontown, KY is 18.4 miles from Shelbyville and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Shelbyville an affordable place to study education?
Shelbyville’s median household income of $73,733 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.